June 28, 2026
News
County Schools approve 2% employee pay raises
All Coffee County School employees will receive a 2% raise in pay for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year as approved by the Coffee County School Board at their April 13 meeting.
Bridge begins move to new home
Bridge begins move to new home
Mayor suggests shifting water billing to finance dept.
D uring the budget discussion for the Manchester Water and Sewer Department at the April 10 Water Commission meeting, Mayor Joey Hobbs discussed a plan to move billing into the city Finance Department.
Property Assessor to complete reappraisal
Coffee County’s Property Assessor’s Office will complete the next four-year reappraisal cycle this year as required by the state.
No apology from County Commission
During the April 14 meeting, the Coffee County Commission walked back on a move to provide the local VFW post a formal letter of apology in response to statements made by one commissioner during the March 10 meeting.
County asks city to pick up JE Sartain water pipe funding shortage
Members of the Coffee County Commission approached the Manchester Water and Sewer Commission recently to ask the city to either run smaller, non-fire flow capable pipe, or to pick up the cost for running six-inch lines that would provide potable water to JE Sartain Road.
Mayor suggests shifting water billing to finance dept
During the budget discussion for the Manchester Water and Sewer Department at the April 10 Water Commission meeting, Mayor Joey Hobbs discussed a plan to move billing into the city Finance Department.
The Coffee County School Board
The Coffee County School Board
MPD eyes automated speed control devices for school zones
Manchester Police Department recommended to the Safety Committee during the April 13 meeting that the city install automated speed control devices that would ticket speeders in school zones.
Boating accident claims life on Normandy Lake
The body of a man who died after his boat hit a tree on Normandy Lake has been found.